Isaiah 26:3: You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. People run here and there looking for peace and tranquillity. Many have come up with meditations and other things to find “peace.” The real giver of peace is Jesus because He is the only one […]
Psalm 139:13: For you formed my inward parts; you covered me in my mother’s womb. God is our creator. He took great care and delight when He was fashioning us in our mother’s womb. He knew our future even when we are just a tiny little living being growing everyday, getting nourished from our mothers. […]
Psalm 32:7 – “You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.” A preservative is used to keep food edible and prevent it from getting spoilt. Salt and vinegar are used as preservatives to pickle vegetables and they also add a good bit of flavor. […]
Proverbs 16:1 – “The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.” Some of the best leaders in the world are good planners. They research extensively, weigh their options and make elaborate lists before taking crucial decisions. While a certain degree of planning is required in our […]
Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” The whole of Psalm 29, penned by King David, ascribes glory to the Lord. It talks about heavenly beings giving God the glory due to His Name and worshiping Him in the splendor of His holiness. […]
Isaiah 40:11 – “He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.” Sheep are gentle creatures who are easily spooked by sudden movements. In order to properly care for the sheep, the shepherd too […]
Psalm 103:13 – “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” The dictionary defines “compassion” as “the sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.” If a toddler falls on the road, everyone in the vicinity immediately winces and moves forward to […]
Malachi 4:2 – “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” The sun rises each morning and sets every night without much ado. But the amount of value it adds to our […]
Deuteronomy 33:27 – “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, destroy them.” A refuge is a place we turn to when we want to feel safe or sheltered from danger and difficulty. People from war-torn regions seek […]
Psalm 51:17: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. God does not reject anybody who is broken. He listens to everyone’s prayers, provided it comes from the heart. David here in this psalm cries out to God after his sin. He truly […]
